4G UE = Emulated by Protocol Engine WiFi UE Internet 4G NETWORK EMULATOR The Valid8 4G Network Emulator provides an all-in-one, cost-effective and ultra-portable 4G network for demonstration, testing and training purposes. There are options available to include a real eNodeB if you need to use real UEs or IoT devices with traffic generation, or our simulated eNodeB if you don’t need the RF interface. Subsystems can be switched on or off depending on how much of the network you need simulated. FEATURES � Emulates some or all of core network, exposing all internal interfaces � Conformance tests available for each interface (S1, S5, S6a, S7, S11, Rx, Gx, Gy, Ro) � Emulators available per subsystem (MME Emulator, PCRF Emulator, etc.) � OTA connection available for UEs and IoT devices � True stateful simulation � Handover support on X2 and S1 � Signaling request/response messages for call handling, mobility management, authentication, QoS � Report on media received, call connect time, call duration, jitter, packet loss � Generate valid and invalid/negative messages and call-scenarios (fully editable scenarios) � Supports sending invalid messages including malformed, dropped, and misordered packets � Check parameters in messages from SUT and flag errors � 3GPP-compliant interfaces � Core network 5G ready 4G Network Emulator shown on Valid8 M3 with integrated femto eNB (left); external pico eNB option (right) “ The Valid8 team will go above and beyond to get the job done. ” Jordan C., Network Integrity Lab & Certification Services, BoA
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S5/8 SGi
Ro
MME PCRF
PGWSGW
S1-MME
S1-U4G UE
eNode B
= Emulated by Protocol Engine
WiFi UE
ePDGAP
S2b
HSS
S6a
S7S11
PCEF OCS
CSCFRx
Gx
Gy
Internet
4GNetwork emulatorThe Valid8 4G Network Emulator provides an all-in-one, cost-effective and ultra-portable 4G network for demonstration, testing and training purposes.
There are options available to include a real eNodeB if you need to use real UEs or IoT devices with traffic generation, or our simulated eNodeB if you
don’t need the RF interface. Subsystems can be switched on or off depending on how much of the network you need simulated.
FEATURES� Emulates some or all of core network, exposing all internal
interfaces
� Conformance tests available for each interface (S1, S5,
S6a, S7, S11, Rx, Gx, Gy, Ro)
� Emulators available per subsystem (MME Emulator, PCRF
Emulator, etc.)
� OTA connection available for UEs and IoT devices
� True stateful simulation
� Handover support on X2 and S1
� Signaling request/response messages for call handling,
mobility management, authentication, QoS
� Report on media received, call connect time, call duration,
jitter, packet loss
� Generate valid and invalid/negative messages and
call-scenarios (fully editable scenarios)
� Supports sending invalid messages including malformed,
dropped, and misordered packets
� Check parameters in messages from SUT and flag errors
�3GPP-compliant interfaces
� Core network 5G ready
4G Network Emulator shown on Valid8 M3 with integrated femto
eNB (left); external pico eNB option (right)
“ The Valid8 team will
go above and beyond to get the job done.” Jordan C., Network Integrity Lab & Certification Services, BoA
SUBSYSTEMS
The Valid8 4G Network Emulator is compromised of multiple subsystems that are available individually or in parallel, and are scalable to fit your needs. The individual emulators are controllable through their call controllers, and the traffic can be captured through use of a remote capture tool such as Wireshark.
�eNodeB (femto, pico, or emulated)
�MME �SGW �PGW
�OCS �HSS �PCRF �ePDG
Configuration Parameters
Mobile Country Code Mobile Network Code eNB type
IP Address S1 Interface IP Address eNodeB Primary DNS address
Secondary DNS address MAC address public gateway GTP tunnel IP address and port
GTP tunnel eNodeB IP address Integrity algorithm IP address to assign to UEs on LAN
Mobile Country CodeMobile Network CodeeNodeB TypeIP Addres S1 InterfaceIP Address eNodeBPrimary DNS AddressSecondary DNS AdressMAC Address Public GatewayGTP Tunnel IP Address and PortGTP Tunnel eNodeB IP AddressIntegrity AlgorithmIP Address to assign UEs on LAN
AUTOMATION API
User commands can be fully automated using REST API. This includes performing all test control functions as well as collecting
results and metrics.
SCRIPTING
The application’s subsystems can be edited directly in the browser using Javascript or by using the graphical tools seen below.
The Message Workshop allows for creating of test scenarios directly from the hex stream of a remote capture, while the Graphical
Editor allows for creating customized call scenarios by dragging and dropping the call flow to meet your test needs.
eNodeB Under Test
In the scenario where the eNodeB is to be tested, it can be tested by the
Valid8 4G Network Emulator emulating the core network. Additionally, load
and conformance tests are available for interfaces S1-MME and S1-U. In the
case where the eNodeB needs to be tested on the RF side, it can be tested by
the Valid8 4G UE Emulator.
MME PCRFHSS
PGWSGWS7
S6aS1-MMES11S1-U
S5/8Internet
SGi
4G UE
eNode B
Protocol EngineProtocol Engine UE Emulator
= Emulated by Protocol Engine
� Emulates MME (for S1-MME) and SGW (for S1-U) along with all other
needed core network elements, exposing all internal interfaces
� Conformance tests available for S1-MME, S1-U, and X2
USE CASES
Supported Scenarios:
4 Power on / Start up
4 Attach
4 TAU
4 Attach
4 eRAB Setup
4 Detach
UE Under Test
For testing UE or IoT devices, the 4G Network Emulator can provide the entire
4G core network as well as an emulated or real eNodeB depending on your
test needs.
MME PCRFHSS
PGWSGWS7
S6aS1-MMES11S1-U
S5/8 InternetSGi
4G UEeNode B
Protocol Engine
= Emulated by Protocol Engine
� End to end VoLTE test capability
� Includes real femto, pico, or microcell eNodeB
� Emulates all core network nodes and allows for data connection to external
networks
Supported Scenarios:
4 Power on
4 Attach
4 Detach
4 TAU
4 Data Connection
4 VoLTE Call
PGW Under Test
For testing the PGW, the 4G Network Emulator can wrap around the node
using the S5/8, S7, and SGi interfaces. Traffic can be originated from real or
emulated UE and IoT devices.
Protocol Engine
SGW PGW
S5/8MME
S11
S7
SGi
PCRF
Protocol Engine
Internet
PCEF Gx
Protocol Engine
PCRF Under Test
For testing the PCRF, the 4G Network Emulator can wrap around the PCRF
with the core network and IMS.
S9
Rx
PCRF
CSCF
Protocol Engine
PGW
PCRFProtocol Engine
SGWMME
eNBUE
S7
= Emulated by Protocol Engine
PCEFGx
� Emulates all required nodes for wrapping around, including MME and PCRF
for testing over interfaces S5/8, S7, and SGi
� Exposes all internal interfaces
� Conformance tests available for each interface (S5/8, S7, SGi)
� Emulates core network, Diameter, and IMS nodes as needed for testing the
PCRF, exposing all internal interfaces
� Conformance tests available for each interface (S7, S9, Rx, Gx)
NASSAE Bearer ManagementUE Location, Subscriber Data HandlingAuthenticationFault Recovery Notification Mix of PDN types, IPv4, IPv6 Up to 2 sessions per IMSIInterface S1-MME to eNodeB: S1-APInterface S6a to HSS: Diameter over SCTPInterface S11 to SGW: eGTP-C/GTPv2-CSupports up to 4 eNodeBs (scalable)
HSS Subscriber profilesUE LocationSubscriber Data HandlingAuthentication (AuC)Fault RecoveryNotification
ePDG GTP (S2a/b) to PGW
eNodeB Operational Frequency Bands: Internal femtocell: 400 - 6000 Mhz (includes unlicensed 5Ghz bands)External picocell: Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 17, 20, 25, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43Duplex: FDD & TDDSynchronization: GPSModulations from QPSK to 256QAM (Rel 12)Connector type - Femtocell: SMA femaleConnector type - Picocell: N-type femaleInterface S1-MME to MME: S1-APInterface S1-U to SGW: GTP-UInterface X2 to eNodeB: X2-APInterface Uu to UEInterface M1 to eMBMSSupports up to 32 UEs with 4 bearers each* = roadmap
Summary of SpecificationsThe Valid8 4G Network Emulator is capable of simulating and testing several devices individually or in parallel and is scalable to fit your needs.
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT DETAILS
CORE NETWORK CONFORMANCELOAD TESTING MOBILE TEST NETWORK MONITORING
P5088/01 includes base kit (simulated eNB)P5089/01 includes LTE pico eNB (single band)P8110/02 includes LTE femto eNB (multi band)Conformance tests available for each interface (S1, S5, S6a, S7, S11, Rx, Gx, Gy, Ro)
Operating System Protocol Engine (Linux-based)
User Interface Browser-based, touch-optimized graphical user interface
Automation HTTP API
Max output power: 31 mW (femto RF module option)1000 mW per Tx (exernal picocell option)
Connector types: Femtocell: SMA femalePicocell: N-type female
Hardware dimensions: M1: 4.5” x 4.5” x 1.75”M3: 19” x 15.75” x 3.5”; appx. 16.7lb
Power supply: M3: 520W AC to DC, 100 - 240v
PDN Gateway (PGW) Packet Routing and Transfer FunctionsIP Address AllocationInterface S5 to SGW: GTP-U, eGTP-C/GTPv2-CInterface S7 to PCRF: Diameter over SCTP
Test Scenarios Attach and Default EPS Bearer Context ActivationAttach / Reject DetachTracking Area UpdateE-UTRA HandoverPDN Connectivity RequestHTTP Browsing
Network Emulation Simulated network delays and packet loss
Quality Testing VoLTE Voice Quality AnalysisQoE
Serving Gateway (SGW) Packet Routing and Transfer Functions IP Address AllocationInterface S1-U to eNodeB: GTP-UInterface S4 to SGSN: GTP-U, eGTP-C/GTPv2-CInterface S5 to PGW: GTP-U, eGTP-C/GTPv2-CInterface S11 to MME: eGTP-C/GTPv2-C
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